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This factsheet explains what to do when you import a vehicle from overseas for a period of time. A temporary vehicle import is where a vehicle is brought into New Zealand by a resident of another country, usually for a maximum of 12 months, while remaining registered in its country of origin.

This information is no longer available in factsheet format. However, you can view this content in our vehicle safety section.

This information pack could be read as one complete information sheet, or as separate sheets by theme.

This factsheet informs you of the changed requirements for importing vehicles, belonging to immigrants, that do not meet frontal impact or emissions standards This factsheet should be read in conjunction with Factsheet 44, Importing a motor vehicle, which outlines the overall requirements for importing a vehicle into New Zealand.

This factsheet lists the requirements for importing a left-hand drive vehicle into New Zealand.

This factsheet provides an overview of the requirements for people who transport dangerous goods as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not for hire or direct reward.

This factsheet provides an overview of the requirements that apply to all people who transport dangerous goods for domestic or recreational purposes. Many common household products are classified as dangerous goods for transport. These must be packaged and identified so that they can be stored, transported and used safely. When you transport these products, you have responsibilities under Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005.

The Rail Safety Stakeholder Typologies provide a high level picture of the diverse rail participants in the New Zealand rail industry. They’re a quick overview of some key characteristics of the organisations that the Transport Agency works with in its day-to-day activity of ensuring the safety of rail.

This factsheet details of the dimension and mass limits for specific vehicles and vehicle combinations.

This factsheet explains the rights and responsibilities of small passenger service drivers and the customers using these services.